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Jack Grealish smiles again
Strongly criticized across the Channel for his performance deemed too low given the €117.5 million spent by Manchester City last season to buy him from Aston Villa, Jack Grealish showed strength of character this Saturday afternoon.
From the first minute of play, taking advantage of a magnificent cross from Kevin De Bruyne on the right side, the Briton threw himself perfectly forward to open the scoring in Wolverhampton (0-3).
Half an hour later, it was he who caused the exclusion of Nathan Collins for a very dangerous gesture.
A very good performance which should help him to revive.
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Erling Haaland, him again
Again and again him.
Already the author of ten goals in six Premier League games, Erling Haaland struck again this afternoon.
Served in the midfield, the Norwegian created his own goal by fixing the opposing defense and unleashing a low shot with the right foot which deceived the vigilance of the Wolverhampton goalkeeper (16th).
Unstoppable.
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Kevin De Bruyne magnificent passer
If he was not as good as usual in the game, Kevin De Bruyne was still decisive.
Twice, the Belgian split perfectly behind his teammate on the right side - Phil Foden then Erling Haaland - to send a perfect cross into the box, allowing Jack Grealish to open the scoring from the first minute of play. then to Phil Foden to drive the point home in the second half (69th).
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Nathan Collins (too) dangerous
In a "feet-fists" combat sport, this would be a very good move.
In football, it's a direct red card.
Battling with Jack Grealish on a bouncing ball, the Wolves defender attempted to step in with the front foot.
However, he did not touch the leather in any way and his crampons came crashing down on the Briton's stomach.
A deserved exclusion, detrimental to his team which was already led by two goals.
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Citizen sufficiency
If they won on the lawn of Wolverhampton without shaking, the Citizens did not achieve the perfect match.
After the exclusion of Nathan Collins, and when they already had a two-goal lead, Pep Guardiola's men showed sufficiency before and after the break, slowing down, weakening in commitment and contenting themselves with rotate the ball on their offensive phases.
An attitude, which certainly did not please their coach, which allowed Wolves to get back on their feet and hope to come back to score.
In the second part of the second act, they nevertheless managed to give a boost to worsen the score.
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